According to police reports, the same utility pole was struck twice in Franconia Township in a single day. The initial accident occurred early in the day when a car collided with the pole on Allentown Road after swerving. Though no information was provided about why the driver swerved, they did so, striking the pole.
The second accident occurred at 8:52 p.m. at the same utility pole on the bend in Forman Road, located near Schoolhouse Road. This time, the car crashed into the pole with enough force to cause it to crack about midway down. No wires came down. Talk to a Montgomery County car accident attorney today.
Holding the City to Blame
There are some situations in which a government agency such as a township or the party responsible for overseeing the roadway could be held responsible for losses on roadways if they knew of a risk and failed to minimize it. While there is no information about what caused two people to strike the same pole on the same day, it is clear that if that pole was in poor condition or there was otherwise a risk present that the government agency knew about, the organization could be held responsible.
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These are complicated cases. If you believe you were hurt as a result of unsafe road conditions, contact a car accident attorney for guidance. Our legal team at Kwartler Manus can help you determine who is at fault and how to make them pay for the losses you have suffered. Contact our team today for more information about your rights.